NHAI hikes Jaipur highway tolls; Jaipur-Delhi trip costs ₹25 more
Synopsis
NHAI has quietly raised tolls at three key Jaipur highway plazas overnight, pushing the Jaipur-Delhi one-way cost for private vehicles to ₹395 — a ₹25 jump. With commercial vehicles absorbing 8–12% hikes, freight and bus fare increases on one of Rajasthan's busiest corridors could follow within weeks.
Key Takeaways
NHAI revised toll rates at Manoharpur , Sitarampura , and Tatiawas toll plazas with effect from midnight, 21 July .
One-way Jaipur-Delhi toll for private vehicles rises by ₹25 to ₹395 .
At Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza , car/jeep/van toll increases from ₹195 to ₹215 .
Hikes range from ₹5 to ₹30 per vehicle category; overall increase of 8% to 12% across key plazas.
Revised rates at Tatiawas and Sitarampura apply only to commercial vehicles; private vehicle charges there remain unchanged.
Industry observers warn of likely rise in freight costs and inter-state bus fares on the Jaipur-Delhi route.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) revised toll rates at key plazas on national highways passing through Jaipur with effect from midnight on Monday, 21 July, making road travel costlier for both private commuters and commercial operators. The hike, ranging from ₹5 to ₹30 depending on vehicle category, affects three major toll points and pushes one-way Jaipur-Delhi charges to ₹395 for private vehicles.
Key Toll Plazas Affected
The revised rates apply to three locations: Manoharpur Toll Plaza on the Jaipur-Delhi (Old NH-48) route, Sitarampura Toll Plaza on the Ajmer-Agra Ring Road, and Tatiawas Toll Plaza on the Jaipur-Sikar Bypass. At Manoharpur, charges for cars, jeeps, and vans have risen by ₹5, while light commercial vehicles, buses, and heavy commercial vehicles face increases of ₹5 to ₹30 depending on category.
Jaipur-Delhi Commuters to Pay ₹25 More One-Way
The combined impact of revisions at Manoharpur and Shahjahanpur Toll Plaza — the two principal toll points on the Jaipur-Delhi corridor — adds up to ₹25 extra for a one-way private vehicle trip. At Shahjahanpur, the car, jeep, and van toll has moved from ₹195 to ₹215, an increase of ₹20. The revised one-way toll for private vehicles on the full Jaipur-Delhi NH-48 stretch now stands at ₹395, up from ₹375 previously.
Commercial Vehicles at Tatiawas and Sitarampura
At Tatiawas and Sitarampura, the revised rates apply exclusively to commercial vehicles — trucks, buses, and other heavy transport — while private vehicle charges at these two plazas remain unchanged. Across all affected plazas, charges for cars, jeeps, taxis, minibuses, buses, and commercial vehicles have risen by 8% to 12%, according to reports.
Impact on Commuters, Freight, and Businesses
The hike is expected to affect daily commuters, business travellers, tourists, and families travelling to destinations such as Khatu Shyamji. Industry observers note that higher commercial vehicle tolls could feed into elevated freight costs, logistics expenses, and inter-state bus fares on the Jaipur-Delhi route in the coming weeks. This is a routine annual revision by NHAI, but its timing — amid already elevated fuel and logistics costs — amplifies the burden on transporters operating on one of Rajasthan's busiest highway corridors.
Point of View
But the cumulative effect on the Jaipur-Delhi corridor deserves scrutiny. A ₹25 jump in one-way private vehicle charges may seem modest, but the 8–12% hike on commercial vehicles will almost certainly pass through to freight rates and bus fares — costs borne ultimately by consumers, not operators. With no accompanying announcement on service-level improvements or road quality upgrades on NH-48, commuters are paying more for the same infrastructure. Regulators should be pressed on whether toll revenue is being ring-fenced for the specific corridors generating it.
NationPress
21 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much more will Jaipur-Delhi travel cost after the NHAI toll hike?
Private vehicle users travelling one-way between Jaipur and Delhi will now pay ₹395 in total toll charges, up from ₹375 earlier — an increase of ₹25. The hike is effective from midnight on 21 July 2025 across the Manoharpur and Shahjahanpur toll plazas on NH-48.
Which toll plazas near Jaipur have been revised?
Three toll plazas have been revised: Manoharpur Toll Plaza on the Jaipur-Delhi (Old NH-48) route, Sitarampura Toll Plaza on the Ajmer-Agra Ring Road, and Tatiawas Toll Plaza on the Jaipur-Sikar Bypass. Private vehicle charges at Tatiawas and Sitarampura remain unchanged; only commercial vehicles face higher rates there.
By how much have commercial vehicle tolls increased?
Charges for commercial vehicles including trucks, buses, and heavy transport have risen by ₹5 to ₹30 depending on vehicle category, translating to an overall increase of 8% to 12% across key toll plazas near Jaipur.
Will freight and bus fares increase because of this toll hike?
Industry experts believe the higher toll charges on commercial vehicles could lead to increased freight costs, logistics expenses, and inter-state bus fares on the Jaipur-Delhi route in the coming weeks, as operators pass on the additional burden.
Who is affected by the Jaipur highway toll revision?
The hike affects daily commuters, business travellers, tourists, and families using the Jaipur-Delhi NH-48, as well as commercial operators running trucks and buses on the Jaipur-Sikar Bypass and Ajmer-Agra Ring Road. Travellers to destinations like Khatu Shyamji are also likely to feel the impact.
